India, June 2 -- In a major new directive from the Maharashtra state government has raised concerns among primary school teachers across the state, while also reinforcing the need for accountability and timely action in the education system. Teachers are often the subject of various complaints, ranging from misconduct to negligence.

However, it has been a long-standing issue that many of these complaints are not investigated promptly, leading to significant delays sometimes spanning years before any disciplinary action is taken. This slow process has led to frustration among those who feel wronged, as justice is often delayed.

In a significant policy shift, the state government has now mandated that any complaint against a primary schoo...